Archive for the ‘Celebrities’ Category

‘American Idol”s Justin Guarini Weds

Justin Guarini, the runner-up to Kelly Clarkson on season one of “American Idol,” is a married man. The 30-year-old singer married his fiancee Reina Capodici, 27, on Saturday, People.com confirms. The intimate family wedding was held on a private estate along the Delaware River, not far from both their families' homes in Pennsylvania. Justin and Reina have known each other since high school and began dating a few years ago. They made the decision to tie the knot last December while Justin was at Disney's EPCOT theme park filming clips for its "American Idol Experience" ride. Reina has a four-year-old daughter from a previous relationship. Read More »

Jaime Pressly Weds!

ET can confirm that "My Name is Earl" actress Jaime Pressly married her fiance, entertainment lawyer Simran Singh, in Malibu on Saturday. The Emmy-winning blonde beauty and Singh revealed in July that they'd gotten engaged. Jaime was previously engaged to S.K.A.M. Artist DJ Eric Cubiche, with whom she has a two-year-old son, but the pair split last November. Read More »

Director Roman Polanski Arrested

Oscar-winning director Roman Polanski, who fled the U.S. in 1978 following his guilty plea to having sex with a 13-year-old girl, was arrested in Switzerland on Saturday. The Associated Press says the 76-year-old ‘Chinatown’ and ‘Rosemary’s Baby’ director was arrested at the airport after flying in for the Zurich Film Festival, where he was expected to receive an honorary award. "There was a valid arrest request and we knew when he was coming," a spokesman from the Swiss Justice Ministry tells the AP. "That's why he was taken into custody." Read More »

Update: Conan O’Brien’s Health and ‘Tonight Show’ Return

ET has the latest on Conan O'Brien's condition after he hit his head Friday while taping a stunt for "The Tonight Show." An NBC spokesperson tells us: "Conan is resting comfortably at home. He is expected to return to work on Monday." In an exclusive interview with "The Insider"'s Lara Spencer, actress Teri Hatcher said Conan sustained a concussion. Read More »

Michael Jackson Candid About Madonna and Lisa Marie Presley

In Rabbi Shmuley Boteach's never-before-released recordings of Michael Jackson that aired on "Dateline" Friday night, the late King of Pop paints Madonna as jealous, says his ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley broke his heart, and claims his father delivered savage beatings with an ironing cord. Boteach sat down with NBC's Meredith Vieira in an exclusive interview prior to the release of his book: The Michael Jackson Tapes: A Tragic Icon Reveals His Soul in Intimate Conversation. The rabbi recorded these conversations -- with Jackson's permission -- between 1999 and 2001. "Dateline" says that in them, Jackson describes feeling dejected that his ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley reportedly didn't want to have children. Read More »

Teri Hatcher: Conan O’Brien Has a Concussion

Actress Teri Hatcher, who was a guest on Friday’s canceled episode of the "Tonight Show," speaks out in an exclusive interview with "The Insider"'s Lara Spencer about the stunt-gone-wrong that injured Conan O’Brien. Teri tells Lara she recently finished a triathalon, so she and Conan were taping a bit based on that for "The Tonight Show." “We did this bit and at the very end, when we ran in to cross the finish line, he slipped as he was crossing the finish line and hit his head,” Teri says. “And the thing was, I was in front of him so I didn't see it initially. Read More »

Khloe Kardashian’s Stepdad Spills Pre-Wedding Secrets

Khloe Kardashian's stepfather Bruce Jenner is dishing on her wedding, reportedly set to take place this Sunday! "Khloe keeps saying she does not want a traditional wedding," Jenner said on Friday, according to People.com. "She does not want the first dance thing. There is no maid of honor as of right now." The site says Jenner plans on walking his step-daughter down the aisle at a friend’s L.A. home around 4:30 on Sunday, when she's expected to marry NBA star Lamar Odom. Khloe is set to wear a Vera Wang dress, and sisters Kim and Kourtney will be in her bridal party, People adds. Around 250 guests will attend the ceremony. Read More »

Tawny Kitaen Arrested

ET can confirm that actress Tawny Kitaen -- pictured above in a mug shot from a prior arrest -- was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Newport Beach, Calif. on Saturday. Kitaen's bail was set at $2,500, and she's no longer in custody. Last year, she appeared on "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew." She's known for her role in the '80s comedy 'Bachelor Party' as well as for her appearances in Whitesnake music videos. Read More »

Conan O’Brien Injured During ‘Tonight Show’ Taping

ET can confirm that Conan O’Brien was injured while taping a stunt for “The Tonight Show” on Friday. A rep for NBC tells us Conan hit his head doing a stunt. Fortunately, the late-night host was able to laugh about the incident afterward. "Last thing I remember I was enjoying the play with Mrs. Lincoln, and the next thing I knew I was in bed being served cookies and juice," Conan joked. Read More »

Report: Smoking Gun in Travolta Extortion Case Revealed?

People.com reports that one of their magazine's reporters has seen a video tape that could be the smoking gun in the case of two defendants accused of plotting to extort $25 million from John Travolta following the death of his 16-year-old son, Jett. According to People, the tape shows recorded conversations (taped by Royal Bahamas Police) between Travolta's attorney and the two defendants, paramedic Tarino Lightbourn and his attorney, former Bahamian senator Pleasant Bridgewater. People claims that the tape appears to show the defendants trying to obtain $25 million in exchange for a document, known as the Do Not Transport form, that Travolta reportedly signed when determining whether to have his son taken to a hospital or an airport. Read More »